Squad Update

Following consultation with a specialist, Jack O’Donoghue underwent surgery last week for the knee ligament injury he sustained against Leinster in the Guinness PRO14 semi-final earlier this month. The back-row forward is expected to follow a long-term rehabilitation programme. On the contract front, prop Jeremy Loughman will remain with the province for next season after signing a one-year contract extension. Continuing to rehab: Tyler Bleyendaal (neck), Chris Farrell (knee), Tommy O’Donnell (shoulder), Stephen Archer (pec).